White-shouldered Starling
A species of Southern Asian Starlings Scientific name : Sturnia sinensis Genus : Southern Asian Starlings
White-shouldered Starling, A species of Southern Asian Starlings
Botanical name: Sturnia sinensis
Genus: Southern Asian Starlings
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Description
The white-shouldered starling (Sturnia sinensis) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It breeds in southern China and northern Vietnam; it winters in Southeast Asia. 
Size
17 cm
Colors
Black
Gray
White
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
White-shouldered Starling, a versatile feeder, primarily consumes invertebrates and fruit. It employs diverse foraging techniques and demonstrates unique preferences towards certain food types during varying seasons.
Habitat
White-shouldered Starling typically inhabits open and semi-open landscapes, often frequenting coastal regions as well as places with sparse tree cover. These birds are known to thrive in a variety of environments including scrublands, agricultural fields, and human-settled areas, with a preference for lowland territories. During non-breeding seasons, white-shouldered Starling may ascend to elevations up to 400 meters, showcasing a diverse range of habitat adaptability within broader geographical regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Starlings Genus
Southern Asian Starlings Species
White-shouldered Starling 
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